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Chicken sandwich vs. Skipjack tuna — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Chicken sandwich and Skipjack tuna

  • Chicken sandwich has more Vitamin B1, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B2, and Folate, however, Skipjack tuna is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Selenium, Vitamin B6, and Phosphorus.
  • Skipjack tuna's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 86% more.
  • Chicken sandwich contains 16 times more Sodium than Skipjack tuna. Chicken sandwich contains 753mg of Sodium, while Skipjack tuna contains 47mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Fast foods, chicken fillet sandwich, plain with pickles and Fish, tuna, skipjack, fresh, cooked, dry heat.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Contains more Calcium +56.8%
Contains more Iron +10.6%
Contains more Manganese +1052.6%
Contains more Magnesium +83.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +54.1%
Contains more Potassium +113.1%
Contains less Sodium -93.8%
Contains more Zinc +72.1%
Contains more Copper +64.2%
Contains more Selenium +135.2%
Equal in Iron - 1.6
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 18% 67% 18% 80% 22% 99% 17% 23% 29% 109%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 60% 32% 123% 47% 7% 29% 37% 3% 256%
Contains more Calcium +56.8%
Contains more Iron +10.6%
Contains more Manganese +1052.6%
Contains more Magnesium +83.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +54.1%
Contains more Potassium +113.1%
Contains less Sodium -93.8%
Contains more Zinc +72.1%
Contains more Copper +64.2%
Contains more Selenium +135.2%
Equal in Iron - 1.6

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +505.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +145.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +147.4%
Contains more Folate +370%
Contains more Vitamin A +87.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +25%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +143%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +156.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1584.6%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 49% 3% 3% 58% 70% 145% 72% 89% 36% 17% 22%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 0% 0% 4% 10% 29% 352% 30% 227% 8% 274% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +505.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +145.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +147.4%
Contains more Folate +370%
Contains more Vitamin A +87.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +25%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +143%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +156.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1584.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +767.4%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Protein +73.3%
Contains more Water +27.3%
Contains more Other +204.4%
16% 11% 21% 49% 3%
Protein: 16.28 g
Fats: 11.19 g
Carbs: 20.89 g
Water: 48.94 g
Other: 2.7 g
28% 62% 8%
Protein: 28.21 g
Fats: 1.29 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 62.28 g
Other: 8.22 g
Contains more Fats +767.4%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Protein +73.3%
Contains more Water +27.3%
Contains more Other +204.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1744%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +688.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -80.2%
22% 46% 32%
Saturated Fat: 2.123 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.481 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.177 g
39% 23% 38%
Saturated Fat: 0.42 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.243 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.403 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1744%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +688.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -80.2%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Chicken sandwich Skipjack tuna
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chicken sandwich Skipjack tuna Opinion
Net carbs 19.49g 0g Chicken sandwich
Protein 16.28g 28.21g Skipjack tuna
Fats 11.19g 1.29g Chicken sandwich
Carbs 20.89g 0g Chicken sandwich
Calories 250kcal 132kcal Chicken sandwich
Starch 16.5g Chicken sandwich
Fructose 0.97g Chicken sandwich
Sugar 3.64g Skipjack tuna
Fiber 1.4g 0g Chicken sandwich
Calcium 58mg 37mg Chicken sandwich
Iron 1.77mg 1.6mg Chicken sandwich
Magnesium 24mg 44mg Skipjack tuna
Phosphorus 185mg 285mg Skipjack tuna
Potassium 245mg 522mg Skipjack tuna
Sodium 753mg 47mg Skipjack tuna
Zinc 0.61mg 1.05mg Skipjack tuna
Copper 0.067mg 0.11mg Skipjack tuna
Manganese 0.219mg 0.019mg Chicken sandwich
Selenium 19.9µg 46.8µg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin A 32IU 60IU Skipjack tuna
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 18µg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin E 2.41mg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin D 5IU Chicken sandwich
Vitamin D 0.1µg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin C 0.8mg 1mg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin B1 0.23mg 0.038mg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin B2 0.3mg 0.122mg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin B3 7.72mg 18.756mg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin B5 1.2mg 0.485mg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin B6 0.383mg 0.981mg Skipjack tuna
Folate 47µg 10µg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin B12 0.13µg 2.19µg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin K 8.5µg Chicken sandwich
Tryptophan 0.316mg Skipjack tuna
Threonine 1.237mg Skipjack tuna
Isoleucine 1.3mg Skipjack tuna
Leucine 2.293mg Skipjack tuna
Lysine 2.59mg Skipjack tuna
Methionine 0.835mg Skipjack tuna
Phenylalanine 1.101mg Skipjack tuna
Valine 1.453mg Skipjack tuna
Histidine 0.83mg Skipjack tuna
Cholesterol 35mg 60mg Chicken sandwich
Trans Fat 0.03g Skipjack tuna
Saturated Fat 2.123g 0.42g Skipjack tuna
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g 0.237g Skipjack tuna
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0.091g Skipjack tuna
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g 0.017g Skipjack tuna
Monounsaturated Fat 4.481g 0.243g Chicken sandwich
Polyunsaturated fat 3.177g 0.403g Chicken sandwich
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g Chicken sandwich
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.884g Chicken sandwich
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g Chicken sandwich
Omega-3 - ALA 0.197g Chicken sandwich
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g Chicken sandwich

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Chicken sandwich
78%
Skipjack tuna
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Chicken sandwich
60%
Skipjack tuna

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.64g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna contains less Sodium (difference - 706mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.703g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is lower in glycemic index (difference - 74)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 25mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich is cheaper (difference - $8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Chicken sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170295/nutrients
  2. Skipjack tuna - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172005/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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